There is a difference of showing one's teeth as aggression and showing one's teeth as in play. The pup is 11 weeks old which to me means he's showing his teeth, growling and biting as in play.
It is true that showing teeth, growling and biting are signs of aggression. However, again I believe at 11 weeks old it would be difficult to see aggression. Again, if the same behavior exists at 6 months or later after consistent training, then one could say this could be a sign of aggression.
I believe aggression and puppy (8weeks to about 4 months) should not be used in the same sentence. Puppies need to be shown what they are suppose to do with proper and consistent training. If you are one of the lucky ones who pup doesn't do the the above behavior, then you're one of the lucky ones. Most puppies can exhibit the said behavior while playing.
There is the rare occasion where a pup will be a bad seed and will be bad to the bone, pun intended. In that case, it is bad breeding and the pup usually requires extensive training and/or usually has to be put down.
With that being said, this is my opinion based on experience with puppies and working in shelters.
YWand this is why I asked because I know you have more experience with puppies than I do. Thanks for sharing
this episode sounds like that he felt cornered and what do animals do when they feel cornered? They defend themselves. Could you be giving a "negative" feeling towards the pup? Mastiffs can feel your emotions.
I understand you want to have control of your pup but i believe you have a different perspective on control and domination. The pup is not a "thing" to control to the point that you have to dominate him, sorta like i will dominate the world at all costs. Know what i mean? You keep mentioning the pup wants to be dominate when in reality the pup is trying to figure out what you want. Ddb's want to please and they are very smart. He is willing to learn but it is up to you to teach him.
Pups require a lot of patience. Pups require consistency in training without negative reinforcements. Pups require lots of love. All of these things make a well-rounded pup who will give you lots of love and loyalty.
Does that make sense?
The running means play to the pup. It is very normal for a pup to not listen to commands that he is learning, meaning the key is consistency. Believe me when I say, the pup knows you're frustrated and he will shut down and not listen to anything.
May I recommend that you not tell him, "bad boy go to bed"? This is negative reinforcement by the tone of your voice and you're making bed a bad place to him.
I would recommend keeping him on leash when the kids are around so you can have control. For example, when he bites and runs after them you will have control. In a calm, stern voice tell him no and make him sit. When he does it, reward him. You want to reward good behavior.
Patience...relax...put the pup on a leash and remain consistent in training.
Hope that helps. When I was training Titan, I would get so frustrated and he would shut down causing me to get more frustrated. I didn't know at the time, that is what they do.
When I was aware of Titan shutting down due to my frustration or yelling, when I became frustrated I would walk away and take deep breaths. I no longer yell at Titan and rid myself of the frustration. Titan and I are now bonded and he listens to me about 98% of the time. It will come for you and your pup just relax, breathe and consistent. Put out positive vibes vs negative vibes because he will pick up on your emotions.
Yep...hahahahaha Great minds think alike...I think we were typing at the same time, LOL.